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GE Philosophy

General Education Philosophy:

For the learner, general education at Hawaiʻi Community College fosters self- awareness; broadens the understanding of an individual's roles within communities and environments; supports cultural understanding; emphasizes the breadth and interconnectedness of knowledge; and creates a foundation for continued personal, intellectual and professional development.

General Education Designation:

The Academic Senate initiated and oversees the General Education (GE) Committee, made up of discipline faculty and student support services representation, which considers for approval courses appropriate for GE designation for the AA and AS degrees.

The course designation process for AAS degrees involves agreements between the degree program and discipline faculty who approve courses as appropriate for meeting the program's Cultural, Natural, and Social Environments GE requirements.